L K Monu Borkala is an Indian entrepreneur, digital strategist, coach, mentor, and counsellor based in Bangalore. He holds a BSc and an MBA in Administration and Marketing.
Early life
Born and raised in Borkala village, Kasaragod district, North Kerala. Grew up in a multilingual community — Malayalam, Tulu, Kannada, Beary, Konkani. Started writing in school magazines and local newspapers.
Education
- BSc — Science foundation
- MBA — Administration and Marketing
- 23+ years of applied learning in sales, digital marketing, and human development
Career before OneCity (1997–2004)
Seven years across three organisations in sales, marketing, recruitment, and administration. Learned what works and what drains good businesses.
Building OneCity (2004–present)
Started on 16 April 2004 from an apartment in Mangalore with Rs. 35,000. Published 25+ Yellow Pages editions. Pivoted to digital. Today: offices in Bangalore, Mangalore, Mysuru, and Dubai.
Key achievements
- Founded OneCity Technologies Pvt Ltd (CIN: U72200KA2004PTC034455)
- Published 25+ Yellow Pages editions across Karnataka, Goa, and Kerala
- Built CollegeMarker.com from zero to 60,000+ monthly visitors — successfully acquired
- Served 7,000+ businesses and 650+ digital-first clients
- Built MasjidGo — India’s first GPS Masjid finder app
Coaching and counselling
I coach individuals and teams on sales confidence, marketing thinking, personal communication, and professional identity. I also provide personal mentorship and counselling for career confusion, burnout, and mental health challenges. I am not a licensed clinical psychologist — I refer when clinical support is needed.